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> self-service is objectively worse than having the shopkeeper grab everything you want. This makes some assumptions. Off the top of my head: 1) The shopkeep
by danaris 4y ago
> self-service is objectively worse than having the shopkeeper grab everything you want.
This makes some assumptions.
Off the top of my head:
1) The shopkeeper is always available to grab your purchases without a wait.
2) You already know exactly which products you want, and/or there aren't different versions of products to select between.
3) The shopkeeper is trustworthy enough to get you the actual products you want.
4) You aren't a person that the shopkeeper is going to discriminate against.
There are lots of good reasons to want to pick out your own groceries.
- Hamuko 4y agoWhenever I go get my own groceries, I can buy my lunches in advance for the next week as well if the expiration dates for my usual lunches are long enough. But whenever I've ordered my groceries delivered, I've had to assume that the expiration dates last for about a week. There's definitely advantages to someone picking out your groceries for you, but also some drawbacks.
- bombcar 4y agoIt works significantly better when there isn’t any real choice - you have creamy vs chunky peanut butter instead of forty different brands thereof. Give me whole milk is easier and simpler than “give me this particular brand of whole milk”.
- danaris 4y agoWhich is great when your needs are the default needs. When you have needs—or even just desires—that aren't The One Available Product, suddenly you're SOL. Sometimes with grievous health consequences.
- jwilk 4y agoI'll add: • You're able to speak loud and clear. • You can speak the same language as the shopkeeper.